This article was originally published on www.si.com as Newcastle United Legend Slams Alexander Isak Over Reported Liverpool Interest. Newcastle United and Premier League legend Alan Shearer did not hold back when discussing his former club and striker Alexander Isak amid links with Liverpool.

The Sweden international missed the Magpies preseason tour of Singapore and South Korea due to 'minor thigh injury' which later transpired to confirmation of him asking to be left out. Isak has told Eddie Howe and the Newcastle hierarchy that he wants to 'explore opportunities away from the club this summer'.

The Magpies have made two signings so far, with Anthony Elanga and Aaron Ramsdale joining Eddie Howe's squad, but we could be in for a dramatic end to the trading period. Alexander Isak has told United he wants to leave, although a bid from Liverpool was swiftly rejected.